Get up close in the new Darwin Centre Cocoon
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(There is a charge for some temporary exhibitions)
| Open every day | 10.00 - 17.50 |
| Last admission | 17.30 |
Natural History Museum at Tring opening times
The Museums are open every day, including Sundays and bank holidays, but closed 24 - 26 December.
The Whale Hall is closed for refurbishment until 26 March 2010. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
For your security, most areas of the Museum are protected by CCTV.
On entry to the Museum your bags and other personal items will be inspected. We advise you not to bring any sharp objects such as metal knives, forks, scissors, etc. to the Museum, as they may be confiscated.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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On your Darwin Centre visit, pick up a free NaturePlus card. Use it at the interactive touch displays to learn more about exhibits and to collect things to explore later online.
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Be inspired by stunning photographs, revealing the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth, in this year's exhibition.
23 Oct 2009 - 11 Apr 2010
Join us as we take a look at frogs of different shapes and sizes from across the globe.
09 Feb 2010, 14:30
Join us as Museum scientist Sandy Knapp discusses why, 201 years after his birth, Darwin is still as important as ever.
12 Feb 2010, 14:30
From the variety of sponges to frogs and the planets, the spring season of Natural Diversity talks celebrates the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. Come and join in.
What's in the latest Evolve magazine
Explore a fascinating pictorial history of evolution, find out about the International Year of Biodiversity and a new HMS Beagle voyage, and more. Read all about it in our blog